Category Archives: Housing
Affordable Senior Housing in Massachusetts & Maine
Affordable housing is a challenge across the country. Here are examples of what’s going on in New England: “Rockport [MA] and other communities deal with threat to affordable housing posed by expiring mortgages.” – Click here to read more … Continue reading
Tim Carpenter Speaks at 55+ Housing Council 2012 Expert Series
Tim Carpenter, Founder and Executive Director of EngAGE, shared his vision of what a senior apartment community should be like at a recent event sponsored by the 55+ Housing Council. The Council provides networking, education and partnering prospects for Southern … Continue reading
More Housing Options for Seniors
EngAGE is always interested to see how communities outside of the Los Angeles metropolitan area are addressing the housing needs of seniors. Here are some of the latest stories we’ve found: Massachusetts: The town of Rehoboth is investigating turning the old … Continue reading
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EngAGE Programs Come to The Magnolia at Highland Senior Apartments in San Bernardino
EngAGE is pleased to launch programming at the new The Magnolia at Highland Senior Apartments in San Bernardino, CA. Read more about this beautiful community here. Classes begin in March, including Chair Yoga/Walk-a-Mile, Decoration for Your New Apartment, and Lunch & A … Continue reading
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More Extended Families Living Together
“An increasing number of extended families across the USA are under the same roof, living together either permanently or temporarily. Sometimes these arrangements are multigenerational, with adult children, grandchildren or an elderly parent sharing quarters. In other cases, an extended … Continue reading
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The New “Golden Girls”
“In recent years, thousands of single women in their 50s, 60s and 70s have chosen to share houses or apartments, to have a roommate, maybe for the first time since college. It’s a move often born of financial need or, in … Continue reading
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Reverse Mortgages
Are you or someone you know considering a reverse mortgage to increase your monthly income? An article by Amy Bell for The Daily Tribune explains why reverse mortgages can be helpful for seniors, but may not be for everyone. … Continue reading
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